This is my first novel by Barbara Delinsky, but it won't be my last. I knew this book would hit me hard as a parent (ugy tears galore at the green velvet box scene) and it took me a while after getting the arc to read it. I knew I would have to be in the right frame of mind to be able to read about Maggie (Mackenzie) and Ned's (Edward's) pain. Maggie is an artist in a small town in Vermont. She has friends, a career, 3 pets and a house. What almost no one knows is that Maggie was starting over after the death of her 5 yr old daughter in a car accident, where she was the driver. What she didn't expect is hat after 4 years her ex husband and brother would move to her town to take over the local Inn and restaurant. Their coming to town, as well as dealing with a friends son's scandal, brings all her memories back. Memories she's put in a box and hasn't dealt with. This was an emotional and heartfelt book. I loved seeing Maggie and Ned reconnect, acknowledge their love for each other and their baby girl. Thanks to Netgalley for the pleasure of reading this arc.

This is a great read and full of the wonderful story of the type I have seen Barbara Delinsky write in the past! It’s heartbreaking, heartwarming, sometimes funny. I loved the characters. Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Cindy Demme